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2026-2027 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The 2026/2027 Academic Calendar was approved by the Livingston Board of Education on March 18, 2025.
Visit the calendar page of our website to view this and other school calendars.
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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year will open on January 15, 2025 FOR CURRENT LIVINGSTON RESIDENTS ONLY. All registration will be done via our online registration portal. Children must be 5 years old on or before October 1, 2025 to register for kindergarten. LEARN MORE ...
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REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR SUMMER ACADEMY 2025!
Livingston Public Schools (LPS) students looking to enhance their educational experience — either by catching up on the previous school year’s coursework or getting a head start on that of the academic year to come — have a wide selection of classes to choose from through the district’s upcoming Summer Academy program.
Principal's Messages
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April 21, 2025
Posted by Carlos Gramata on 4/20/2025Hello, Hillside Families!
I hope you had a wonderful Spring Break! We look forward to seeing your children back at school tomorrow!
Spring ASEs begin tomorrow. Note that there will be no ASEs this Friday because of the Color Run.
"Take Your Child to Work Day" is Thursday, April 24th. Families who plan to participate and keep children home from school that day should be sure to make a note in the comments section of the attendance portal that students are participating in the day, so that it can be marked as an excused absence. Absences for this purpose will only be marked excused for that day only (April 24). Thank you for understanding!
We look forward to this year's TREP$ Marketplace scheduled for Thursday, April 24th, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the upper and lower gyms. Our young entrepreneurs have been working hard on their services and products, so please come support them that evening if you can! The main entrance will open at 6:00 p.m. for customer entry. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you and to a successful event!
We are excited about our first-ever Color Fun Run that will take place this Friday, April 25th! Parent volunteers are also still needed for the Color Run. Kindly consider signing up to volunteer before, during and/or after the event using this form. The PTA will also have a Bake Sale at the Color Fun Run and is seeking donations. Anyone interested in donating can do so using this link. Thank you!
The PTA's Earth Day Clean Up is on Saturday, April 26th from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Interested families should meet on the school's playground at 9:00. Special thanks, in advance, to all those who volunteer to clean up the school's property in honor of Earth Day!
Please see the next installment of Mr. C.'s Hank's PE Highlights here. Enjoy!
The PTA's Spring Fundraiser is nearing! Please see the information below to sign up to attend! If families would like to make basket donations, please reach out to PTA President, Ketkee Wanjarkhedkar, at hillsideschoolpta@gmail.com. Volunteers are also needed for the event. If you are interested and able, please sign up here. Thank you!
Hillside's Multicultural Night will take place on May 15th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Please come to enjoy the performances, displays, and tasty cuisines that represent our amazing school. If you would like to showcase a country, please submit your registration forms by May 5th. Please see additional information and the registration form here. Thank you!
Note from the PTA Yearbook Committee: We are very excited to announce that it is time to place your 2024-2025 Hillside Elementary Yearbook orders!!! Order by using this link: Yearbook Link. If you'd like to include a special message/dedication in this year's yearbook, please see this link.
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NOTE FOR PARENTS of 5th GRADERS: 5th graders will receive a yearbook for free as a graduation gift from the PTA. Please remember you do NOT have to order a yearbook for your 5th grader. Of course, you may purchase copies for siblings should you choose.
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REMINDERS from the Hillside PTA:
1) PARENTS NIGHT OUT at the PTA Spring Fundraiser 2025! The biggest fundraising event of the year will be held on Thursday, May 1st! In keeping with the year's 70th Anniversary theme, the Hillside PTA invites families and friends to "get into the 70s groove" and enjoy an evening of fun and prizes. Please see this flyer for information!
2) Hillside Apparel Sale - starting now, the sale will be open indefinitely and you can go on and purchase any Hillside gear anytime you want without worrying about end dates or missing your opportunity! The apparel sale format has changed and this link https://www.likewear.com/pages/hillside is open for you and your children to peruse and order at your convenience. This flyer contains information about the new apparel sale format. Thank you!
3) 2025-26 PTA Executive Board Openings! The PTA is already preparing for next year and looking for volunteers who are interested in joining the Executive Board! There are seven open positions. Please see this flyer for information and contact Ketkee Wanjarkhedkar at hillsideschoolpta@gmail.com or Toni Rodriguez at trodriguez31188@gmail.com with any questions. The deadline to sign up is April 25.
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Thank you for reading! I hope you have a great week!
Best,
Mr. Gramata
Click here for the school's online lunch menu!
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Upcoming Dates to Remember!
Week of April 21, 2025
Monday, 4-21: Schools Closed - Unused Snow Day Giveback
Tuesday, 4-22: Earth Day
PTA's Spring ASEs Begin: Golf & Science
GT Art Show Grades 4-8, 5:30 p.m., Livingston Public Library
Wednesday, 4-23: Student Council Meeting, 11:03 a.m., Library
Fifth Grade Musical Practice, 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, 4-24: Take Your Child to Work Day
ASEs: Fitness & Robotics
TREP$ Marketplace! 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Upper/Lower Gyms at Hillside
Friday, 4-25: Student Council Assembly, 1:30 p.m.
ASEs: Dance & Engineering (rescheduled due to Color Run)
Color Fun Run! 3:10 - 5:10 p.m., Soccer Field
Saturday, 4-26: PTA's Earth Day Cleanup at Hillside
Week of April 28, 2025
Monday, 4-28: Caring Communities Session 6, 9:45 a.m.
ASEs: Art & Basketball
Tuesday, 4-29: Fourth Grade Trip to NJ State House
ASEs: Golf & Science
BOE Public Budget Hearing/Voting Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 4-30: NJSLA Grade 3, Math Day 1
Fifth Grade Musical Practice, 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, 5-1: NJSLA Grade 3, Math Day 2
TREP$ Workshop 6 (FINAL), 2:45 - 4:00 p.m.
ASEs: Robotics & Fitness
PTA's Spring Fundraiser at The Hanover Manor, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, 5-2: NJSLA Grade 3, Math Day 3
ASEs: Dance & Engineering
Staff Appreciation Door Decorating, 3:00 p.m.
Week of May 5, 2025–Staff Appreciation Week!
Monday, 5-5: ¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!
NJSLA Grades 4 & 5 Math, Day 1
ASEs: Art & Basketball
Tuesday, 5-6: NJSLA Grades 4 & 5 Math, Day 2
ASEs: Golf & Science
LYCS Leaders Grade 5, 2:45 p.m.
BOE Executive Meeting on Personnel, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 5-7: NJSLA Grades 4 & 5 Math, Day 3
Fifth Grade Musical Practice, 2:45 p.m.
LYCS Leaders Grade 4, 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, 5-8: NJSLA Grade 3 ELA, Day 1
ASEs: Robotics & Fitness
LYCS Leaders Grade 3, 2:45 p.m.
Friday, 5-9: NJSLA Grade 3 ELA, Day 2
PTA Staff Appreciation Luncheon
ASEs: Dance & Engineering
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HIB AND 504 CONTACT INFORMATION
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Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
District Anti-Bullying Coordinator
Mrs. Lisa Capone-Steiger
Email: lsteiger@livingston.org
Phone: 973-535-8000, x8032School Anti-Bullying Specialist
Mrs. Lisa Bowe, School Counselor
Email: lbowe@livingston.org
Phone: 973-535-8000, x7203
HIB Reporting Forms
School Climate State Coordinator Contact Information: HIB@doe.nj.gov
*The Official HIB Grades State Report was discussed at the October 17, 2023 meeting of the BOE.
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District Section 504 Compliance Officer
Mrs. Lisa Capone-Steiger
Email: lsteiger@livingston.org
Phone: 973-535-8000, x8032School Section 504 Coordinator
Mr. Carlos Gramata
Email: cgramata@livingston.org
Phone: 973-535-8000, x8150Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) Representative
Vivian Chow: vivian.luh@gmail.com
Lauren Zimmerman: lhandman@gmail.com
Out-of-District SEPAC Representative
Heidi Rome: heidirome235@hotmail.com
Upcoming Events
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Today
5:30 PM GT Art Show/Grades 4-8 (at Livingston Public Library)
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7:00 PM LHS Chorus Concert
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Tomorrow
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Public Forum on Budget
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Friday
2:45 PM National Art Honor Society Ice Cream Social (at LHS)
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April 30, 2025
7:00 PM LHS Orchestra Concert
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May 1, 2025
7:00 PM LHS Band Concert
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May 7, 2025
7:00 PM MPMS Chorus/Orchestra Concert
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May 8, 2025
7:00 PM HMS Orchestra Spring Concert
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May 12, 2025
7:00 PM HMS Chorus Spring Concert
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May 14, 2025
7:00 PM HMS Band Concert
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May 15, 2025
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May 17, 2025
5:00 PM Jazz Band Dinner Dance (at LHS)
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May 19, 2025
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May 21, 2025